On the outskirts of Bhubaneswar at a distance of 6 kms there are two twin hills and one of them is Udayagiri and other is Khandagiri.
There are about fifteen caves that are inhabited by Jain scholars and hermits during the ancient periods. They were built during the rule of King Kharavela of Chedi dynasty in 2nd century BC.
The crest of Khandagiri is 37.5 m high, 3.96 m higher than that of Udayagiri. The prominent sites are:
These rock cut caves are exquisitely carved with beautiful sculptures. We shall soon explore more of this place.
The places of interest nearby are:
There are about fifteen caves that are inhabited by Jain scholars and hermits during the ancient periods. They were built during the rule of King Kharavela of Chedi dynasty in 2nd century BC.
The crest of Khandagiri is 37.5 m high, 3.96 m higher than that of Udayagiri. The prominent sites are:
- Lalatendu Kesari Gumpha
- Ananta Gumpha
- Tentuli Gumpha- I
- Navamuni Gumpha
- Rushabhanath Gumpha
- Jain Temple
The places of interest nearby are:
Beautiful carvings and it seems like it would have been a good retreat for spiritual scholars.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting post...enjoyed seeing your good photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh,
ReplyDeleteImagine living in a cave! I must admit, I'm too spoiled.
Happy Blue Monday!
I look forward to more of your photos of this place...those caves seem such a sacred place.
ReplyDeleteUnique mosaics, Rajesh, of these ancient temples.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hard life those hermits must have endured in those caves.
ReplyDeleteAlways creative and fascinating photos of 'your world' ~
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artmusedog and carol
Really interesting. - Margy
ReplyDeleteAmazing caves, Rajesh!! Wonderful captures for the day!! Thanks, as always, for sharing the beauty of your world!!
ReplyDeleteAlways interesting and historical posts. So diverse.
ReplyDeleteThe caves are interesting destinations.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Those caves built right into the hillside must have so much history.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, Exquisite!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Always my pleasure to stop by and see what is going on in other parts of our world. Have a good week.
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting place!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteAmazing rock caves !Wonderfully preserved.
ReplyDeleteThese ancient places are so interesting...
ReplyDeletesomething about those built-in structures that are fascinating
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Those rock carvings are amazing and I love the three Buddahs in a row!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Beautiful caves and carvings.
ReplyDeleteVery educational with pictures. I enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots Rajesh,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your travel stories and pictures of your journey through India.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team
I have been to this place and its really awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThe caves look exactly like Elephanta Caves in Bombay! Beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteInteresting caves
ReplyDeleteNice pics .. have been to Khandagiri many a times :)
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nice pictures as always
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